"Blitzen Benz" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

"Blitzen Benz"

"Blitzen Benz" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Several men are standing around a white car, with one leaning on the back end. A panel near the front of the car is open, exposing part of the engine. A European heraldic symbol is on the side of the car. The car is a 1909 Blitzen Benz, the driver of the car was Bob Burman. The car raced in the 1911 Indy 500.
DESCRIPTION
Several men are standing around a white car, with one leaning on the back end. A panel near the front of the car is open, exposing part of the engine. A European heraldic symbol is on the side of the car. The car is a 1909 Blitzen Benz, the driver of the car was Bob Burman. The car raced in the 1911 Indy 500.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:55668
Creation Date: 1911
Creator Name:Taylor, J. Robert
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2677
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Identified by Earl Fabritz, 1990. According to Bill Evans the photograph was taken between April and August of 1911.
SUBJECTS
Hats
Men
Automobile racing
Signs and symbols
Automobiles
Clothing and dress
Suits (Clothing)
Outdoor photography
Fields (Agriculture)

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